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Old Nov 08, 2008, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by lifelesstraveled View Post
I dont mind the gym or going to the grocery store or interacting with the teller at the bank. I get anxious interacting with people (mainly in groups). I work as a customer service rep and I love my job and my customers, odd for some one with social anxiety, but when I have to interact in a group, I think I get anxious because there are too many people for me to have to "anaylyze" or pay attention to...I start worrrying about what everyone is thinking about me, what I look like, I hate having all eyes and attention on me etc and get all these what ifs running through my head(what if i say something stupid, what if i am not interesting to them, what if I dont have anything to say etc). I am so focused on those thoughts and trying to "figure" everyone out, that i can't focus and just be in the moment, ya know?
Are you sure you aren't me??? You just described me, therefore I have no words to help you other than you aren't alone in your feelings!!
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Thanks for this!
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